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Congratulations to Glacier NW and John Payne for their historic U.S. Supreme Court victory.

DGPM Employment Law Seminar May 23, 2023

Please join us on Tuesday, May 23rd for our annual Employment Law Seminar at the Washington Athletic Club located at 1325 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101.

OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Updated/Revised)

This is updating the November 17, 2021 Question & Answer that was provided on November 17, 2021 regarding the OSHA ETS Mandatory Vaccination guideline (“OSHA ETS”).

The Importance of Employer Provided Notice Under The Family and Medical Leave Act

The FMLA contains several notice requirements that employers must be aware of when an employee may be eligible for FMLA leave. These notifications have different requirements and can result in different risks to an employer. This article addresses the notice requirements under the FMLA and the risks associated with failure to provide required notice.

Executive Order 14042 – Government Contractors Federal Contractors – Mandatory Vaccination (Update)

There are several different federal, state and local orders, proclamations and regulations being issued regarding Employer’s requirements related to mandatory vaccinations. This has caused a great deal of confusion as to what requirements apply, and what exceptions are available. Please beware that these requirements are changing on a regular basis.

Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

There are several different federal, state and local orders, proclamations and regulations being issued regarding Employer’s requirements related to mandatory vaccinations. This has caused a great deal of confusion as to what requirements apply, and what exceptions are available. Please beware that these requirements are changing on a regular basis. Here is a brief Q&A (focused on Washington employers) regarding this issue.

Washington – Proclamation 21-14 On-Site Construction Contractor Requirements

There are several different federal, state and local orders, proclamations and regulations being issued regarding Employer’s requirements related to mandatory vaccinations. This has caused a great deal of confusion as to what requirements apply, and what exceptions are available. Please beware that these requirements are changing on a regular basis. This Q&A addresses Governor Inslee’s most recent proclamation related to mandatory vaccinations. On August 9, 2021, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 21-14, which was later amended with 2114.1 (titled: “COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement”). This Proclamation relates to mandatory COVID vaccinations for Workers at State Agencies, Educational settings, and Health Care settings.

Overview of Washington’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Proclamation

On August 20, 2021, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 21-14.1, titled “COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement.” This Proclamation sets forth the State’s policy for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for employees in various industries, including state agency workers, educational settings, and health care settings. Covered employees must be fully vaccinated by October 18, 2021.